Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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