Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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