Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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