Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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