Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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