Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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