Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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