Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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