Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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