Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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