Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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