Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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