Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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