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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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