Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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