Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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