Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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