Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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