Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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