Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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