Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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