Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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