Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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