Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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