Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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