Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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