Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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