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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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