Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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