Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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