Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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