Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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