Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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