Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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