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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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