Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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