Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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