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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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