Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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