Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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