Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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