Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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