Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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