Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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