Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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