Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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