Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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