Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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