Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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