Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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