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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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