Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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