Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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