Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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