Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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