Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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