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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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