Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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