Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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