Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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