Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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