Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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