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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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