Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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