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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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