Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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