Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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