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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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