Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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