Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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