Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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