Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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