Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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