Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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