Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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