Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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