Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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