Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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