Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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