Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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