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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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