Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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