Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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