Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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