Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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