Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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