Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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