Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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