Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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