Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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