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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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