Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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