Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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