Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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