Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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