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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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