Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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