Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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