Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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