Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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