Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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