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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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