Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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