Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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