Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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