Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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