Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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