Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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