Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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