Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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