Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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