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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews 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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