Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers 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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