Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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