Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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