Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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