Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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