Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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