Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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