Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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