Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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