Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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