Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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