Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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