Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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