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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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