Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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