Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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