Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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