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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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