Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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