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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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