Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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