Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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