Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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