Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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