Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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