Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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