Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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