Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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