Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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