Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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