Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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