Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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