Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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