Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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