Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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