Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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