Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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