Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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