Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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