Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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