Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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