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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important 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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