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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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