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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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