Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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