Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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