Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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