Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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