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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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