Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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