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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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