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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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