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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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