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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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