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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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