Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping 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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