Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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