Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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