Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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