Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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