Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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