Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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