Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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