Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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