Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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