Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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