Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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