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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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