Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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