Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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