Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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