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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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