Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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