Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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