Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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