Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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