Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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