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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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