Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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