Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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