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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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