Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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