Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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