Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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