Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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