Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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