Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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