Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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