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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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