Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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