Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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