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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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