Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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