Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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