Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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