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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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