Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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