Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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