Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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