Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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