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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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