Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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