Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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