Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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