Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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