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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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