Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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