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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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