Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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