Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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