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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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