Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major 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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