Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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