Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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