Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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