Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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