Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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