Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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