Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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