Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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