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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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