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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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