Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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