Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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