Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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