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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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