Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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