Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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