Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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