Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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