Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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