Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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