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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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