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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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