Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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