Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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