Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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