Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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