Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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