Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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