Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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