Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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