Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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