Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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