Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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