Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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