Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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