Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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