Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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