Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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