Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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