Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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