Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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