Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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