Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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