Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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