Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources