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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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