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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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