Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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