Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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