Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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