Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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