Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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