Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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