Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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