Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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