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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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