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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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