Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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