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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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