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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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