Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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