Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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