Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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