Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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