Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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