Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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