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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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