Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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