Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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