Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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