Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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