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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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