Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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