Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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