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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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