Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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