Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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