Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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