Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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