Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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