Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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