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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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