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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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