Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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