Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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