Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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