Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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