Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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