Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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