Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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