Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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