Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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