Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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