Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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