Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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