Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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