Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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