Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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