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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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