Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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