Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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