Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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