Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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