Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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