Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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