Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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