Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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