Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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