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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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