Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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