Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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