Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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