Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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