Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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