Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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