Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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