Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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