Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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