Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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