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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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