Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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