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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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