Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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