Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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