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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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