Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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