Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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