Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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