Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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