Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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