Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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