Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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