Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key 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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