Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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