Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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