Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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