Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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