Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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