Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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