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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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