Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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