Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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