Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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