Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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