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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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