Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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