Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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