Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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