Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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