Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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