Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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