Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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