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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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