Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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