Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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