Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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