Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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