Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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