Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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