Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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