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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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