Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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