Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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