Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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