Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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