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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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