Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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