Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs