Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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