Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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