Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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