Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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