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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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