Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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