Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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