Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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