Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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