Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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