Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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