Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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