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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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