Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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