Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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