Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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