Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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