Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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