Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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