Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new 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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