Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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