Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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