Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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