Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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