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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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