Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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