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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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