Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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