Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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