Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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