Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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