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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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