Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed 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 get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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