Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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