Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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