Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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