Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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