Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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