Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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