Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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