Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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