Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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