Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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