Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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