Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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