Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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