Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important 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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