Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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