Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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