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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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