Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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