Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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