Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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