Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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