Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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