Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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