Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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