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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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