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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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