Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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