Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing 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 exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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