Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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