Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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