Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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