Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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