Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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