Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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