Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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