Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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