Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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