Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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