Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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