Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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