Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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