Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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