Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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