Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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