Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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