Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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