Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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