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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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