Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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