Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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