Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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