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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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