Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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