Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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