Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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