Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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