Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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