Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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