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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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