Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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