Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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