Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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