Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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