Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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