Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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