Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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