Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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