Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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