Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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