Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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