Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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