Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores 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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