Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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