Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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