Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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