Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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