Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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