Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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