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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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