Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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