Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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