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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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