Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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