Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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