Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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