Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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