Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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